Texas
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea*
(L 5" WS 8" Wt 0.33 oz)
Nests and forages much higher in
the treetops than most warblers.
the treetops than most warblers.
23Apr2013
South Padre Island
23Apr2013
The Cerulean Warbler has
decreased by more than 80% since
1966 due to deforestation of its
wintering South American rain
forests and the woods where it
breeds
decreased by more than 80% since
1966 due to deforestation of its
wintering South American rain
forests and the woods where it
breeds
(Bernd Brunner)
Setophaga in Greek means
moth eater; cerulea in Latin
means azure blue.
moth eater; cerulea in Latin
means azure blue.
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